The Van-Dells Podcast

Join us as we talk today with our very first fan club president Sherrie Odom! In this episode we talk about how the fan club got started, parties for members, seeing the group since 1974 and much more! Sherrie  is Live from the Exit Inn: Volume 2, recorded in 1981. Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.com To order the new The Van-Dells CD 20/20, click here! Support the show

Join us for part three, as we talk to former bass singer Glenn Bowles today! We talk about Glenn earning a degree while on the road, what he's been up to since the Van-Dells, health scares, road stories and much more. Believe What You Say is from the Van-Dells album 'Dancing In The Street', recorded in 1991.  Memories is live from The Boot City Opry in Terre Haute, IN; recorded from...

Join us for part two, as we talk to former bass singer Glenn Bowles today! We talk about Glenn's first years in the band, putting a Neil Diamond segment in the show, road stories and much more. Little Sister is live from The Vegas Club in Erlanger, KY; recorded 11-24-1990. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show is live from The Opera House in Mineral Point, WI; recorded in 1993. Please...

Join us as we talk to former bass singer Glenn Bowles today! We talk about how Glenn first got into music, seeing Elvis, joining the Van-Dells, road stories and much more. Jailhouse Rock/ Hound Dog is Live from The Live At The Grand Victoria record; recorded in 2000. Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.com To order the new The Van-Dells CD 20/20, click here! Support the show

Join us as we talk to former bass player Richard Brake today, AKA Butch Waxx! We talk about the transition from Myron and The Van-Dells to just the Van-Dells, how he put the new band together, road stories and much more. Haunted House is Live from 1976 at the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, KY. Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.com To order the new The Van-Dells CD 20/20,...

Join us as we talk to lifelong Van-Dell Kyle Todd. We talk about him growing up on the road, performing with other groups throughout the years, and much more. Tell My Father is Live and performed by the All Ohio Youth Choir. I Saw Her Standing There is from the album 20/20, recorded in 2020. Take Good Care Of My Baby is from the Jump, Jive, and Wail album, recorded in 2012. Please email your feedb...

Join us as we have the second half from when we talked to Rick Fretter, AKA Myron Stillman. We talk about some of the early recordings, the workings of the band, the split between the band and front guys, and much more. The Messaround is Live from the Myron and The Marvells Live album.  16 Tons is Live from the Van-Dells 40th reunion show; recorded 8-9-14 in Hebron, KY. Please email your feedback...

Join us as we talk to Rick Fretter today, AKA Myron Stillman. We talk about the early history of Myron and The Van-Dells, how Rockin' Rick became Myron and much more. Telstar  is Live from 3/29/75 at the Plush Horse in Huntsville, AL. Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.com To order the new The Van-Dells CD 20/20, click here! Support the show

Join us as we listen to the third part of our interview with Dave 'Chumley' Brumley. In this episode we talk about changes in the band, fishing trips, the reunions, the Next Generation and much more. Down At The Pool  is an original song that the Van-Dells recorded roughly 81/82.   Girls Of Rock And Roll is an original song that the Van-Dells recorded roughly 84/85. Please email your fee...

Join us as we listen to the second part of our interview with Dave 'Chumley' Brumley. In this episode we talk about picking songs, how songs evolve over the years, traveling, Dave having a serious car accident and much more. Unchained Melody is Live from the Charleston Cabaret in Charleston, WV; recorded in 1976. Baby Workout is Live from the Executive Inn in Owensboro, KY; recorded 6-11...

Join us as we listen to the first part of our interview with Dave 'Chumley' Brumley. In this episode we talk aboutDave first hearing of and seeing the Van-Dells, how he ended up joining the band, stories with The Van-Dells  and much more. Baby Sitting Boogie  is Live from the Beverly Hills Supper Club, recorded in 1976. Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.com To order the...

Here is a roundtable conversation with Steve Ricks, Dave Brumley, Mark Barnett and Stacy Todd. We all got together after rehearsal for our NYE show. We talked about everything from pranks, being on stage, vacations, fishing and much more. Enjoy! Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.com To order the new The Van-Dells CD 20/20, click here! Support the show

Join us as we talk about the year 2020. As painful of a year it's been, we've had quite a few positive things as well. What Are You Doing New Years Eve is from the Presents From The Past album by The Van-Dells, released in 2004. Auld Lang Sine is live from our NYE in 2015.  Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.com To order the new The Van-Dells CD 20/20, click here! Suppor...

Join us as we talk to Mark Barnett, Kasey and Kyle Todd about Colors Of Christmas, Presents From The Past, and some of our favorite Christmas memories. Away In A Manger is from the album Colors of Christmas; 1988. Peace On Earth/ Little Drummer Boy is from the album Presents From The Past; 2004. That Christmas Feeling is from a single released by Stacy Todd; 2017. Mary Did You Know is previously u...

Join us as we talk to Bill Mentz and Glenn Bowles about The Colors Of Christmas and Presents From The Past albums. Someday At Christmas is from the album Colors of Christmas. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree is from the album Colors of Christmas. This Time Of The Year  is from the album Presents From The Past. Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.com To order the new The Van-D...

Join us as we listen to the second part of our interview with longtime sales manager Dayne Puckett. In this episode we talk about Hee Haw, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, more stories with The Van-Dells  and much more. I'm A Nut is from Dayne's appearance on Hee Haw, aired March, 5, 1983. God's Hall Of Fame written by Dayne Puckett. Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.c...

Join us as we listen to the first part of our interview with longtime sales manager Dayne Puckett. In this episode we talk about getting his start in the music business as a singer, working with Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, stories with The Van-Dells  and much more. Talk Back Trembling Lips is from the 20/20 album by The Van-Dells, released in 2020. Please email your feedback to vandellspodcast...

Join us as we listen to the second part of our interview with Kasey Todd. In this episode we talk about being in the studio, moving to Nashville, touring with other artists, and much more. Whole Lotta Shakin/ Great Balls Of Fire  is from the NOW album by the Van-Dells and was recorded in 2013. Oh, Well is from a live show in 2015. It was in Manchester, UK at The Academy 3. Please email your feedba...

Join us as we listen to the first part of our interview with Kasey Todd. In this episode we talk about growing up on the road, his first time on stage, what the first reunion was like, and much more. Come Fly With Me was recorded by K-RAP in Cincinnati, Oh ;2003 Devil With The Blue Dress is from the Signed, Sealed, Delivered album by The Van-Dells in 2009. Please email your feedback to vandellspod...

Join us as we talk about recording the upcoming release 2020 ! We go through the song list and just talk about things that happened in the recording process. We hope you enjoy! Sentimental Me , Glad All Over , and You Really Got A Hold On Me are all from the upcoming Van-Dells record '2020'. You can preorder the CD here! http://www.van-dells.com/shop#!/2020/p/50126058/category=12959561 P...

Join us as we listen to the third part of our interview with Doug 'Spider' Manley. Doug was a founding member of Myron And The Van-Dells , and then The Van-Dells . In this episode we talk about creating the characters of the Van-Dells and coming from the Bowery Boys. Also, playing the Bob Braun Show, meeting Wolfman Jack, Road stories and more! Mack The Knife was recorded in 1976 at The...

Join us as we listen to the second part of our interview with Doug 'Spider' Manley. Doug was a founding member of Myron And The Van-Dells , and then The Van-Dells . In this episode we talk about playing at the Beverly Hills Supper Club and benefit concert. Going from Myron And The Van-Dells to The Van-Dells . Some times between Doug and Stacy prior to joining the Van-Dells. Road stories...

Join us as we listen to the first part of our interview with Doug 'Spider' Manley. Doug was a founding member of Myron And The Van-Dells, and then The Van-Dells. In this episode we talk about Doug and Duke growing up together, Doug joining the band, him getting Duke into the group, and much more.  Splish Splash was recorded 3-29-1975 at The Plush Horse in Huntsville, AL Support the podca...

This is part two of our interview with Mark Barnett. We talk upbringing, music and road stories.  Please send your feedback and questions to vandellspodcast@gmail.com Support the show

Listen as we talk with Mark Barnett.  Please send your feedback to vandellspodcast@gmail.com Support the show